Description: "US M3 "IMPERIAL" Trench /Fighting Knife w/ "U.S. M6 MILSCO 1943" Leather Sheath "US M3 "Imperial" stamped on the Blade, US M6 - "Milsco 1943" on the throat of the Scabbard , Pommel is marked with "Ordnance mark" The M3 fighting knife or M3 trench knife was an American military combat knife first issued in March 1943. The M3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet. However, it was particularly designed for use by forces in need of a close combat knife, such as Airborne Units and Army Rangers, so these units received priority for the M3 at the start of production.The M6 leather sheath is stamped "US M6 MILSCO 1943" just below the throat along with the ordinance symbol. Approximate M3 IMPERIAL Trench Knife production (1943–44) by the Imperial Knife Co. was only 854015 A Great Find and addition to your collection!
Price: 1600 USD
Location: Paeonian Springs, Virginia
End Time: 2023-09-19T02:25:23.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: IMPERIAL
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
M6 MILSCO 1943 LEATHER SHEATH: RARE
Theme: Militaria
Original/Reproduction: Original
Featured Refinements: M3 Trench Knife
Region of Origin: United States
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No
